Stephanie G.
Instruments: Piano, Guitar
Genres:
Classical, Popular, R&B
Location: Haymarket, Centreville, Ashburn, Fairfax, VA
Why I work well with kids?
I have been playing music for over sixteen years and teaching lessons for five. I come from a family eight and began my teaching experience by teaching my music to my five younger siblings. I have had experience working with children in daycare settings, camps, and baby-sittings for over eight years. I work great with kids because I’m a creative person and I have a engaging sense of humor. If you can keep kids laughing and learning, then everyone is happy. My music philosophy is that music is a great way for people to build confidence, learn, and engage the world.
Stephanie G. Bio and Resume
Bio
Location of Birth:
Arlington, VA
I graduated in 2011 from the University of Virginia. I have been learning and growing in music from the age of five. It has been a consistent joy throughout my life. I studied English at Virginia and I enjoy writing a lot. My past work experiences include residence management, peer advising, camp counselor, restaurant hostess, and film production assistant positions.
Resume
Resume
Advisor
Office of African-American Affairs; Charlottesville, VA 2008-2010
I worked with a large staff to push education initiatives and programs within our area. I contributed with individualized and group support to a variety of individuals.
Resident Advisor
Office of Residence Life; Charlottesville, Va 2009-2011
As an advisor I conducted tours of residential areas and campus wide tours for residents. I also worked in a staff environment where we worked together to plan, create, organize, and host varying events and programs.
CAMP COUNSELOR
ACT out Drama Camp; Chantilly, Va 2010, 2011
I taught writing skills to elementary to high school age students, so that they could write and subsequently perform an original play.
Production assistant
Amoeba Films; Charlottesville, Va 2010-2011
I worked on set of various independent films with the Amoba Films production company. Films directed by Brian Wimer. Credited as A. P. Richardson
AGENT
USJesco; Washington, D.C. 2011-present
I work in a corporate and cooperative environment to advertise with USJesco. As an Agent I work with other Agents on varying projects for optimal success.
CHILDCARE PROVIDER
Grace Covenant; Chantilly, VA 2011-present
I help with kids ranging in ages 6 mos. – 12 years.
Intern
Richfield Productions; Washington, D.C. 2012-present
I work at a small production company that produces commercials and videos for companies. We work primarily with non-profits and environmental groups.
Education University of Virginia
Charlottesville,VA — Bachelor of Arts in English, 2011
Fun Facts
Most Influential Musicians/Bands:
Alicia Keys, Fred Hammond, J Moss Project, Taylor Swift, and Beyonce.
Favorite Quote:
Money is only good for taking care of the things that don’t matter in life.
Favorite Movie(s):
Beauty and the Beast, Mean Girls, and Prince of Egypt.
Places Traveled:
Canada, Mexico, and Bahamas.
How Friends Describe You:
Intelligent, Hilarious, Outgoing, Fun, and Quirky.
Hobbies:
Writing, Reading, Filming, Basketball, Traveling, and Golf.
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A bit more about Stephanie’s approach to teaching: I teach theory and music. It needs to be entertaining so the kids will want to learn. Because a major component for being successful is practicing on your own time. So, if the lessons are too rigorous and wrought with theory then the kids lose interest. I like to teach theory, technique, and music all in conjuction. The music is what they need to stay interested in the lessons and I sneak the rest in. In order for them to be good it’s necessary to know everything from the proper way to hold your hands, fingering (which i see as the most important thing), and difference between dominant and sub-dominant. I try to teach the music fully, so that if someone decided to pick up a new instrument they only thing they are learning is the skills for that instrument.